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Total thyroidectomy with frozen section biopsy and proceed is the suggestion from my doctor. Need second advise.

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Hello there, please share your reports and explain briefly what has happened and what problem are you facing related health, so it will help to give you advice, do Consult online with reports. ...  Read More

Apart from thyroidectomy, does latest procedure of thermal ablation of nodule is possible in my case. I donot prefer the surgical procedure I had a doubt of whether the procedure thermal ablation is sufficient to cure my condition

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Hi I had total thyroidectomy due to Thyroid cancer, Parathyroids were preserved. Taking calcium supplement of 2000 mg. Day of discharge calcium was 8.3mg/DL Before Rai therapy calcium was 10.2mg/DL After 11 days of RAI calcium was 7mg/DL Later after 10 days calcium was 7.2mg/DL My albumin level is 4.2gms/DL If my Albumin is normal and earlier

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Hi, You should consult your surgeon and get your self evaluated. You need to take calcium supplementation if it's low. You may check serum PTH levels.. ...  Read More

Thyroidectomy is suggested in view of continuous dependence on medication multinodular Nature of disease

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effe ...  Read More

Hemithyroidectomy done and biopsy reports came as papillary carcinoma of thyroid, total thyroidectomy done, now they are suggesting to take radio active iodine, does it have any side effects

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Agreed Dr Sai Krishna ...  Read More

Can i have paracetamol for my headache, I am going to have RAI on 23 janauary, I had thyroidectomy 17 days ago

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Yes you can take. If your headache increases then consult your surgeon. ...  Read More

Total thyroidectomy with frozen section biopsy and proceed. This is what I was advised by my doctor.

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What was his Diagnosis? Please upload all test reports. ...  Read More

After thyroidectomy done for papillary carcinoma of cancer and received radio iodine therapy 3 months ago, now my follow up check up will be done on27 th April. So plz suggest what test will be done and what precautions to be done and diet should be follow for not to come back cancer in life

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Need to know the stage of the disease and amount of Radioiodine therapy given.thyroid profile , ultrasound neck before anything can be commented ...  Read More

I had total thyroidectomy 2 years ago. I have been working since then. Now i want to switch the company but i am worried of the per-employment medical test. Do physician declare a person fit for desk job after total thyroidectomy?

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Yes.. No problem.. but r u on any medication what r ur TSH levels ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma of thyroid in December and done total thyroidectomy and on 23 jan Radio active iodine therapy was done and on31 jan I 131 whole body scan done, doctor told reports are normal, plz suggest good diet to cop up my weakness and food that I don't get cancer again in my life, and plz suggest physical activity when

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Add good amount of protein Use fruits with peel and eat on time ...  Read More

Hi sir my aunt diagnosis with follicular carinoma thyroid spread to lung lympnodes metastasis is there is a cure for it dr advised surgery what is the cost of thyroidectomy surgery plz help

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I’m very sorry to hear about your aunt. I’ll explain clearly and briefly. treatment is still possible, and many patients live for years with good control. Follicular thyroid cancer is usu ...  Read More

I am a 37 year old women I got diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in 2022, underwent thyroidectomy followed by radioiodine therapy.(last year in 2024 i gave birth to my son Who i am currently breastfeeding,he was born preterm and I underwent blood transfusion).i Recently did my blood tests which showed very Low Tsh 0.02 i m taking 150 mcg th

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You are on thyroxine replacement therapy as you have completely removed the thyroid by surgery and RAIA. The dose of thyroxine taken in this context has to be higher than usual, to obtain a more lower ...  Read More

I had total thyroidectomy done in dec 2023 ,I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma,but every time my TSH value 0.4,0.6 like that now myTSH value increases to 3.34 .I'm worried plz suggests solution

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What dose of Thyroxine are you taking? When was your last follow up? Please share the details of treatment and follow up. ...  Read More

My TSH value >100 , for RAI treatment doctor told it should be more than 30 , on 23 jan they'll going to give RAI treatment, is it ok to have TSH value>100, plz suggest

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Treating doctor please consult ...  Read More

Papillary carcinoma of thyroid, done total thyroidectomy and cervical lymph nodes also removed, what should I eat regularly and daily routine to prevent cancer

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Anything can take. ...  Read More

After biopsy reports came as papillary carcinoma of thyroid, pt2 , doctor suggest radio active iodine medicine after 1 month, plz suggest any side effects

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Consult general surgeon ...  Read More

Hi doctor. My brother has undergone TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY surgery 4 years back. Now he is on regular thyroid pills. Just wanted to understand, in future is there a chance of any serious side effects/ risks due to this surgery? Or will he face male infertility problem in future? Thank you in advance.

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Regular follow up to be done ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I had my total thyroidectomy for MNG 1 month back and the tsh value after a month shows 14.5 . I was been prescribed 75mcg. Now changed to 100 mcg. Please let me know whether tsh value will become appropriate based on the recent 100 mcg dose

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I had my thyroidectomy for multi nodular goiter which was benign. What should be the tsh value after 3 weeks of surgery. I have been prescribed 75mcg thyronorm and weight is 53 kg

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hi, I have attached my total thyroidectomy diagnosis report. This is after thyroid surgery. Please let me know if there is any issue if a reactive lymph node is seen.

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Hello, I am a 29YO female. I have grown multiple benign nodules in my thyroid gland which is increasing in size. I am undergoing thyroidectomy this month. Would like to know if it would affect if I plan on conceiving in future? How soon can I plan?

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Yeah you can plan after u recover from your surgery! Good luck ...  Read More

I am a patient for papillary thyroid cancer. Had TT on 27/10/21. Radioactive iodine for 150 mcui on 22/11. Both procedures at Tata memorial. ---- Surgery TT + B/L CCC + B/L ND (II - IV) Stage T2 N1 M0 Parathyroid preserved ---- CBC reports other things normal (21/12) HB 10.50 Haematocrit 32.60 CHCM 31.20 RDW 15.20 MPV 7.10 NRBCS 0 Hypochromia ++ --

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Need to keep TSH supressed with tablets and to do antithyroglobulin antibody and thyroglobulin test. Also check calcium and vitamin D. ...  Read More

45/f,pT3aN0Mx,ajcc-1,papillary CA post total thyroidectomy with CCND, after 2 months post surgery her thyroglobulin levels 0.2ng/ml,anti thyroglobulin antibody levels are 203 IU/l, how long does it take for those antibody levels to become normal??????, her TSH is 123mIU/ml ,hypothyroid state ,now prescribed thyronorm 123mg...

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Please get I131 uptake scan for considering for I131 ablative treatment ...  Read More

Hi, My father had thyroidectomy on Feb 26th. He used to take 100 mg thyronorm,his blood reports on 19th March show TSH as 15.18, t3 was 0.89 t4 was 6.52 and he starting taking thyronorm 150mg from a week as per doctor's advice My TSH as on 3rd April came 20, t4 is 9.51, t3 is 0.91. Please advise what can be done further. Thanks in advance.

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Is natural dessicated thyroid supplement ok after surgery??? My bro wants a natural aproach as thyroid replacement for him. He doeant want synthetic kind of treatment or meds.

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Please visit my clinic Trisenses ENT Clinic between 9 AM to 7 PM. ...  Read More

Hi.. I am diagnose with thyoride issue in 2017 Jan month. And since then I was on regular medicine thyroxin. The MCG keep differing as per the blood test report. In august 2018 month I got my test reports normal and hence I stopped taking medicine further and just to be sure if I am doing good I took another test on 10 Oct 2018 which showed my T3(

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Report shows that you are suffering from hypothyroidism. ...  Read More

I am a 33 yrs old homemaker & weighs 55kgs. I Had thyroidectomy 5yrs back and was taking thyronorm100mcg tables ever since.recently its causing so much of discomfort & stopped taking pills for more than a week.now am feeling better. whats d advised dose for my weight? is there anyother option without tablets? Thanks in advance.

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Check your present Thyroid level . you may you may need a mild dose ...  Read More

After total thyroidectomy today TSH level of my mother checked.It is 150 micro IU per ml.And she was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma.Doc advised RAI Ablation therapy within very short period.calcium drug supplements are regularly taken as per doc prescription. Kindly let us know if any medicine needs considering the present TSH level of my moth

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150 is too high. RAI abletion over? Then if over needs to start on eltroxin 200 or 300 micro Gram per day ...  Read More

Last 2013 my thyroid was removed and biopsy showed papillary carcinoma and hashimoto's thyroiditis. Until to day i haven't gone through radioactive iodine therapy. What are the possibilities that the cancer is still in my system?

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Difficult to say. When cancer is present with hashimoto thyroiditis in a way its good because the lymphocytes which increase in thyroiditis keep the cancer at bay and the cancer is usually in an early ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I had Total thyroidectomy on 28th February , 4 parathyroids were preserved, DAY 1 after surgery my Calcium was 8.6 . DAY 2 my Calcium was 8.3. I was told to take Calcium supplement with vitaminD3 3000mg/ 3 tablets per day for initial 1 week. Later dosage was reduced to 2000mg , 2 tablets per day. I had 100mci of Rai therapy on 31st Ma

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If you don't have symptoms of decrease calcium like spasms of hand and tingling and numbness then only check for calcium and suppliment it ...  Read More

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